Safe exit

The importance of story and play for young children following a natural disaster

Emerging Minds, Australia, 2019

Related to Bereavement, loss and grief, Disasters, Preparing for natural disasters, Trauma

Resource Summary

This video, featuring Andrea Murray from the Queensland Centre for Perinatal & Infant Mental Health, discusses the importance of story and play for children following a disaster or traumatic event, and how adults can support these activities.

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